This 60g 3D-printed pillow is small enough to hang from a backpack

It’s small, very light and promises to make your resting time more comfortable. At just 15cm wide, the 4D Makura Lattice mini is probably not the pillow you'd want to sleep on every night, but Apple Tree has designed it for a different purpose: something small enough to carry around and use whenever a short rest becomes necessary.

Announced on November 12, the miniature pillow measures approximately 150 × 120 × 40 mm (5.9 × 4.7 × 1.6 inches) and weighs around 60g. Integrated into its underside, there are two attachment points which can be used to hang from a backpack or travel bag using carabiners.

The mini pillow is a smaller relative of the company's 4D Makura Lattice 3000, introduced earlier this year. Both use the same flexible structure produced through 3D printing. The interconnected lattice sections deform under pressure, distributing weight across the surrounding structure while the gaps between the individual elements also allow air to circulate. Basically, it’s a bigger sponge. Apple Tree says the pillow, made from ERASTO1000 BIO, (a flexible polyurethane-based material containing some renewable, bio-based ingredients) can be easily washed with water and soap.

Suggested uses include resting at airports, taking office breaks, or camping, but there are some obvious limitations. A 15 cm (5.9 inches) cushion provides little room to move, and looks like it is addressed to people sleeping in a fixed position. Also, the manufacturer has not published independent comfort or durability tests.

Apple Tree plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Makuake on December 11, running until February 27, 2027. Early rewards offer discounts of up to 50%, although the final price has not been announced.